Recreational Certification Exam Results TimelineUpdated a month ago
Processing Time for Online Recreational Certification Final Exams
When you complete a final exam for your Mariners Learning System online recreational boating course, your exam footage must be reviewed by our Proctoring Team before results are released via email. Below is a detailed overview of how long this process takes and what can affect your grading timeline.
How long does it take to receive my exam results?
Once your exam attempt is fully submitted, results are typically processed within:
📅 3 - 5 Business Days
During this time, our certified proctors:
Review your exam footage
Verify exam compliance
Confirm identity and testing conditions
Check for completeness and accuracy of all submitted materials
When the review is complete, you will receive an email notification with your exam results.
What if my exam attempt contains multiple modules?
Some final exams are divided into multiple modules.
For example:
The 1st attempt of the Crew Upgrade to Mariners Skipper exam contains two modules
➡ ALL modules in your exam attempt must be submitted before grading can begin.
Our Proctoring Team cannot start the review process until every module for that attempt has been completed and submitted.
If one or more modules have not been submitted yet:
The review process will not start, and
Your grading timeline will be delayed
This process ensures your full exam attempt is evaluated as a complete unit and graded accurately.
When does the exam results timeline start?
The grading timeline begins only when ALL of the following are completed:
✔ All exam modules for that attempt are submitted
✔ No additional student actions are pending
If any of these steps are still outstanding, the grading period will not begin.
What if I have questions?
If you’re unsure whether your exam attempt is complete or need clarification on your submission status, our Support Team is here to help.
Simply submit a support ticket, and a member of our Testing Department will review your inquiry and get back to you with an update.
We’re always happy to assist you throughout your testing process!